Conferences

2nd Annual ON EAST CONFERENCE: (Re)Viewing East Asia

The East Asian Studies Students' Union presents a conference featuring papers from the most talented undergraduate students from University of Toronto and beyond. EASSU believes that excellent scholarship can come from every level, and with the encouragement of many professors and graduates, we present to you one of the most exciting opportunities for undergraduate scholarship to enter into the spotlight for debate, discussion and contemplation!

Keynote speech will be provided by Professor Joshua Fogel from York University, one of Canada's top Sinologists.

11.15:
Andrew Campana & Luke Witzaney, ON EAST Co-Chairs: Introduction
Professor John Edward Stowe: Opening Remarks

The Asian Institute, in collaboration with the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia Pacific Studies at the University of Toronto, the Departments of Sociology and East Asian Students, the Japan Foundation and the Japanese consulate in Toronto, are proud to present the 2010 Asian Foodprints conference.

This second such event will focus on Japan and Japanese food. The aim of this event is to use Japanese food and its culinary traditions as windows to explore both continuities and change in Japanese society.

The Program
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010

VENUE:
Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility
Munk Centre for International Studies
University of Toronto

8:30 – 9:00 REGISTRATION and breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 WELCOME

15 May 2009 at York University

In celebration of York University's 50th anniversary, the York Centre for Asian Research is presenting two events celebrating Asian transformations.

The Global Modern: Transnationalism and the Media in Asia symposium* and the launch of the /transpulsation /– new asian canadian imaginings exhibition

Both events will take place on Friday, 15 May 2009 on the Keele campus of York University, 4700 Keele Street in Toronto.

Details about the symposium and the exhibition can be found below or at

www.yorku.ca/ycar/Events/U50_Asian_Transformations.html

For more information, contact ycar@yorku.ca.

1) The Global Modern: Transnationalism and the Media in Asia symposium
Friday, 15 May 2009 | 10am to 5pm | 280 York Lanes | York University

This conference will explore Chinese society, culture, and political economy through the perspective of its food and cuisine. We gather international scholars, chefs, food and wine experts and critics, and filmmakers to discuss how Chinese society - its culture, economy, and global identity - has been evolving and transforming over the last several decades. Using food as a social identity, we focus on the following issues:

• Historical evolution of food in Hong Kong and China;

• Changing social construction of culinary practice and art in Hong Kong and China;

• Changing global and local identities in Hong Kong and China through new food production and consumption patterns; and

• Chinese food and the political economy of the global food system.

The Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne will hold an international conference on China on 13 and 14 July 2009.

The deadline for submitting an abstract of up to 500 words for the 2009 Melbourne Conference on China: 60 Years of the People’s Republic - Transformations and Challenges (13-14 July 2009) is Friday, 17 April 2009.

"It is shaping up to be a great conference. We have an excellent lineup of keynote speakers and topics, including researchers from leading institutions in the United States, China, Hong Kong and Australia. Please do not miss this exciting opportunity for the exchange of information and ideas, and an opportunity to meet leading international scholars and policy advisors."

The University of Toronto China Conference (UTCC) is dedicated to promoting intellectual exchanges in academics, economics, and cultures between China and the international community, notably Canada. It strives to enhance the overall awareness of the opportunities and challenges in China and promote understanding of the economic, environmental, cultural and social issues amongst the community of University of Toronto.

When: Saturday March 21st, 2009; 9:00am - 4:30pm
Where: G162 Ontario Instutute Of Studies In Education (O.I.S.E)

Tickets:
Early bird (before Mar.14th): $15
Regular: $20
Group discounts are available
UPDATE
the entrance is for *FREE* if you register online!

Friday March 6 ~ Saturday March 7, 2009
Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility
Munk Centre for International Studies,
1 Devonshire Place, Toronto

The two-day Conference examines the nature of political change in China, whether liberalization is occurring, and the prospects for democracy in the future. Eighteen specialists will present papers on five areas: Party reform, state institutions, rule of law, human rights and civil society.

Friday March 6: 8:30 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Saturday March 7: 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

http://webapp.mcis.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=6139

Challenges, Dynamics and Implications of Welfare Regime Change in a Comparative Perspective: A Dialogue between Post-Soviet and East Asian Scholars

February 6 - 7 2009

To register, please send an email to ceres.admin@utoronto.ca

Room 108, North Building, Munk Centre for International Studies (1 Devonshire Place)